So there is indeed not much time left for Li Yuanhao.

At this time, it was Yanzhou.

In Fan Zhongyan's mansion, he had just received news that the Western Xia army was attacking the Zhenrong Army in Jingyuan Road.

A large number of Western Xia troops were divided into several groups and attacked several border prefectures including Huaide, Zhenrong, Xi'anzhou, and Huizhou. Dozens of fortresses and fortresses of all sizes in the border area were attacked.

According to the reports from the scouts, the enemy numbered from hundreds to thousands, with the largest number being four or five thousand cavalrymen who directly raided the outside of the Zhenrong Army city, and a fierce battle broke out between the two sides.

After seeing this information, Fan Zhongyan quickly concluded that this must be Li Yuanhao's bluffing.

If Li Yuanhao really wanted to attack Jingyuan Road, he would not have divided his troops to attack each village, but would have concentrated his forces for a surprise attack.

The other side did this not only to create confusion, but also mainly because they did not want the Song army to discover their true intentions and total number of troops.

"Although Yuan Hao has the ambition to annex the northwest, his biggest flaw is his limited military strength. He can only mobilize a total of 100,000 troops, while the Song Dynasty has 400,000. This will inevitably make it difficult for him to make a breakthrough."

Fan Zhongyan pondered, "As the saying goes, 'If you defend the front, the rear will be weak; if you defend the rear, the front will be weak; if you defend the left, the right will be weak; if you defend the right, the left will be weak; if you defend everything, everything will be weak.' If we defend everywhere, he will give us every opportunity to exploit. He's using this tactic of feinting east and attacking west to mobilize our troops."

Privy Councilor Wang Deyong said, "Indeed, in my opinion, Yuan Hao's main force must be in Huanqing Road at this time. He believes that Zhong Shiheng might rush to support Jingyuan Road. If this happens, Huanqing Road will be empty, which will be the opportunity for Yuan Hao to take advantage of."

"Then should we immediately send someone to inform General Zhong not to send troops to reinforce Jingyuan Road?"

Wang Zhongbao, the military commander of Linfu Road, said.

"No."

Fan Zhongyan hesitated for a moment, then shook his head and said, "Let him go. Only in this way will Yuan Hao think we've been tricked."

"What does my husband mean?"

Everyone was puzzled.

Fan Zhongyan drew a circle around Huanqing Road on the map and said, "As I just said, Yuan Hao has few troops, so he can only make a feint to the east and attack in the west. Wang Yan and Ge Huaimin were suddenly attacked, and he will definitely report it to me immediately. If I don't send someone, Yuan Hao will definitely know that I have guessed his intentions. What do you think he will do?"

"Withdraw immediately?"

Everyone could guess it instantly.

"Indeed, I thought this was an opportunity to defeat Yuan Hao. This thief knows I know his plan, so he will be more cautious next time and even harder to defend against. It would be better to pretend to be deceived and lure him deep into our territory, then catch him in a trap."

Fan Zhongyan looked towards Huanqing Road and made his final decision: "And this jar is the Dingbian Army and the Baoan Army. This turtle is naturally Yuan Hao."

Li Yuanhao's plan was revealed at a glance!

(End of this chapter)